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CLIFFORD RAMCHARAN
Born: Jan 03, 1926
Date of Passing: Jan 23, 2022
Send Flowers to the Family Offer Condolences or MemoryRAMCHARAN: Clifford Ramcharan, aged 96, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2022, at the Brandon Regional Health Centre, with family at his side. He is survived by his wife Beverley, his children Sharon (Tom Colina), Lisette (Sean Sunderland), Andrea, and Ian (Tammie Erickson), his grandchildren Alana, Nicholas, Clare, Fiona, Amita and Brandon, his sister Pamela Alleyne and many nieces and nephews. Clifford was born in Balmain Couva, Trinidad on January 3, 1926, the third of eight children. Soon after graduating from high school, he began his teaching career at Naparima College, San Fernando. In 1955, he helped to found Iere High School in Siparia, Trinidad, the first govern-ment approved co-ed high school on the Island. He graduated from the Univer-sity of British Columbia in 1959 majoring in Geography and English. In 1962, he spent one year at the University of the West Indies getting his diploma in education. While practice teaching in Jamaica, he met his future wife, Beverley Luck, a mathematics teacher at Knox College. In 1966, Clifford, Bev and one year old Sharon immigrated to Brandon, Manitoba. Clifford taught first at Brandon Collegiate and then at Crocus Plains High School until his retirement in 1995. Clifford was well-known and loved by generations of students as a patient, wonderful and inspiring teacher. They were captivated by his memorable razor blade flicking and card trick skills honed from an early age. In his youth, Clifford excelled at cricket, table tennis and badminton. He had a keen ear for music and taught himself how to play the guitar. His only failing was when Bev tried to teach him how to play the piano. That pursuit soon came to an abrupt end. Well-read and intellectually curious, he always had a couple of books on the go. He was a life-long chess and bridge player, and he and Bev took pride in completing the Globe and Mail cryptic crossword in record time every day. He also loved watercolor painting and photography. After retiring, he took up pottery in earnest, turning out bowls, cups and teapots, all of which he gave away to friends and family. The family wishes to thank Dr. Habeeb and the entire renal unit team as well as Cliff's wonderful nurses at the Brandon hospital. Flowers are gratefully declined. There will be no funeral service. Cliff's approach to life is summed up by his favorite quote:
For Yesterday is but a Dream
And Tomorrow is only a Vision
But Today well lived makes
Every Yesterday a dream of Happiness
And Every Tomorrow a vision of Hope
Expressions of sympathy may be made at
www.memorieschapel.com.
As published in Brandon Sun on Jan 29, 2022
Condolences & Memories (6 entries)
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My sincere condolences. He was my favourite teacher. He inspired, queried, encouraged, provoked, entertained… all in the noble effort to educate. I’m thankful to have known him. - Posted by: Lois Malazdrewicz (Student) on: Feb 19, 2023
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What a Charming man, I remember with a lovely wife Beverly and family .. always so kind with a story to share. We connected 3-4 years ago after many years .. we go back to 1965!! RIP sir - Posted by: Cameron Guestt (old friend neighbour 15 Elmdale Blvd !!) on: Aug 31, 2022
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Mr. Ramcharan was my high school advisor and teacher. He made his students think outside the box, and genuinely cared for us. I enjoyed listening to his stories about Trinidad, his family and his own educational endeavors. I still find myself, when I am in a paradox in life, asking myself what kind of advice Cliff would give. He made such a huge impact with me. - Posted by: Michelle Chretien (Student) on: Mar 20, 2022
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Condolences to you both, Sharon and Tom and your families. A life well lived and and well remembered. - Posted by: Khalida Hai-Santiago (Friend) on: Feb 23, 2022
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Clifford was a colleague of mine in Brandon long ago. I was then head of a newly created Geography Department and Clifford was generous enough to teach evening and summer school courses for us as the university grew in size and popularity. After I moved to Australia in 1975 Clifford authored an instructional package on the West Indies which I used in Queensland schools for several years. I remember him still as a gifted teacher, humble and humane, who -- with Beverley -- enriched the Brandon community and Christian Fellowship. I was privileged to know him, and still more fortunate to work alongside him at times. His contributions to the wider world will bear fruit in the lives of his students. John Tyman. - Posted by: Rev Dr John Tyman (Former Colleague) on: Feb 02, 2022
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He was truly an inspiring man! I enjoyed the conversations I would have with him about Trinidad and the island's way of life. He was one of my favorite teachers at Crocus Plains. Sincerest condolences to the family. - Posted by: Joanne St. Godard-Frechette (Student) on: Jan 31, 2022